Best Western University Inn

2.5 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $74
$64 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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3801 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowlero Tuscaloosa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

King Room - Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

King Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tuscaloosa

Located in Tuscaloosa (South West Tuscaloosa), Best Western University Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Bryant-Denny Stadium and University of Alabama. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Veterans Memorial Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bowlero Tuscaloosa.

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bowlero Tuscaloosa - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University of Alabama - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 5 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 5 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Best Western University Inn

Best Western University Inn offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in bathtub (33 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Park Plaza
Best University Tuscaloosa
Best Western University Inn Hotel
Best Western University Inn Tuscaloosa
Best Western University Inn Hotel Tuscaloosa
Plaza Motor Inn
Best Western Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Best Western

Best Western University Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1008 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, bed was perfect, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, beds were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kelly was great a checkin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness
i loved that it was really clean in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dameon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was all around very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Nice clean room, check in was easy and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vearlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,room and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Paula

This is a motel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super duper good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beds were extremely comfortable, very nice staff, great breakfast, clean rooms, but the outside of the hotel looks a little rundown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

The room was great. Very clean and there was a baby towel elephant on the bed to great us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Quesha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It had a damp smell to the room that stayed even after disinfecting the room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing especially the breakfast spread price is good as well staff very cool and made sure i was satisfied by all means
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mickey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No soap, no telephone in the room, worn carpets, cracked bathroom tiles…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The tub/shower did not work the best and the toilet kept running and not flushing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025